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 Arenas Del Mar is a 38-room upscale beach and nature resort with spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, nestled in eleven acres of rainforest with private trails, a designated preserve, and two tree-shaded sandy beaches. Arenas Del Mar is a quintessential example of sustainable development, built strictly following the guidelines laid out by the Costa Rican Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) and earning the coveted 5 Leaf Award. Electric cars transport guests into the property to ensure wildlife protection. The resort offers two restaurants focusing on fresh local ingredients, pools with views of the national park and the beach, as well as a state-of-the-art spa. Arenas Del Mar is the perfect base from which to embark on tours such as whitewater rafting, mangrove kayak and boat tours, guided rainforest hikes, ocean kayaking, canopy tours and horseback riding excursions.
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 Nestled at the end of the bay on one of the most popular and beautiful swimming beaches of Costa Rica, Hotel Capitán Suizo is just outside of Tamarindo in a quaint fishing village. The 22 spacious rooms, seven bungalows, honeymoon bungalow, four-bedroom suite, beachfront restaurant and free-form swimming pool are gracefully surrounded by organic tropical gardens and beautiful old trees that provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. Birds, howler monkeys, squirrels, gray iguanas, geckos, armadillos, skunks and raccoons are some of the animals that can be seen almost daily throughout the garden. The Swiss owners place great emphasis on sustainable practices. With a casual elegance, environmentally friendly philosophy and a touch of European style, this hotel is a joyful oasis into which flora and fauna are integrated with love and respect.
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 Casa Turire recalls the dignity, refinement and charm of a colonial plantation home. Its graciously appointed 12 rooms and four suites echo the elegance of centuries past. This beautiful estate is enfolded by the Angostura Lake, with the imposing presence of the Turrialba Mountains forming a dramatic backdrop. A myriad of tours, nature hikes and excursions abound. World-class whitewater river rafting and kayaking are practically at your doorstep - and horseback riding, mountain biking, trekking, and bird watching with experienced guides are also available. Casa Turire has attained its Level 2 Sustainable Tourism Certification and has an extensive recycling program. It offers a world-class restaurant serving a varied menu of Costa Rican and international fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A state-of-the-art full spa completes this outstanding mountaintop experience.
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 Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José’s main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a sanctuary in the heart of the city. A lush tropical walkway leads to a rooftop terrace that offers soothing Jacuzzis and a spot for secluded sunbathing. Service is paramount. The former private mansion retains its residential feel, and the perpetually smiling staff of the Hotel Grano de Oro welcome guests to their “home away from home” time and again. The Grano de Oro's Restaurant serves continental cuisine in a warm and intimate atmosphere. Both the hotel and restaurant are non-smoking.
Hotel Grano de Oro features 38 guest rooms in four categories as well as two signature suites; no two rooms are alike and all are furnished in Tropical Victorian styles with wrought-iron beds and rich fabrics handcrafted by Costa Rican artists. |
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 Part mountain chateau and part seaside resort, Villa Caletas is a luxury boutique hotel with Tropical Victorian Architecture and a touch of Neo Classical influence. It is prized not only for its location, design and décor, but also for its outstanding facilities and first class service. Nestled on a rainforest hilltop 1,150 feet above the Pacific Ocean, this unique 45-room hotel overlooks the Gulf of Nicoya, offering spectacular 360-degree panoramic views. From each side of the mountain, rain forests spread to sandy, quiet beaches below. At the foot of the mountain, Villa Caletas offers its own very private beach. The restaurant boasts an irresistible combination of French and Central America recipes, and wedding coordinators are available as well as special events options such as music and audiovisual equipment. A variety of local activities include kayaking, snorkeling, and tours to Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park.
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 Florblanca is located on the Pacific Ocean on the very tip of the Nicoya Peninsula just outside the surfer town of Santa Teresa, which offers an eclectic blend of cultures and styles. The hotel provides an environment of sheer elegance, fine gourmet dining, and the ultimate in accommodations and unmatched personal service. Surfers, non surfers, and anyone wanting to experience the amazing natural beauty of Costa Rica – everyone is welcome. Florblanca is specifically designed as a low-impact, private resort, with only ten unique villas on seven acres of white sand beach. The villas are open air, but the bedrooms offer exquisite bedding, state-of-the-art design and optional air conditioning. The Santa Teresa area is an ecologist’s dream, surrounded by untouched forest that is home to spectacular birds, iguanas, troops of howler monkeys and much more. The surfing is truly world class here, but manageable most days for all skill levels.
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|  The award winning Peace Lodge introduces its guests to a symphony of purely Costa Rican experiences celebrating the natural wonders of the rain forest. Nowhere else on earth can guests feed toucans and hummingbirds by hand, release newly hatched butterflies into their first flight, look straight into the eyes of a jaguar, or observe the brilliant colors of a red-eyed leaf frog from just inches away. These experiences and many more create irreplaceable memories of a journey you will wish to take again and again. Located within the private wildlife refuge of La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park, the Peace Lodge’s ultra upscale accommodations are uniquely themed to complement the inherent beauty of its rain forest setting. The detailed architecture exudes a natural elegance and sophistication, with every room boasting a Jacuzzi tub and stone fireplace along with showers that transform into waterfalls with the turn of a knob.
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 Located a short distance south of Dominical, Cuna del Angel (Cradle of the Angel) represents the perfect design for a cozy boutique hotel in the middle of a jungle. It was created by a German who visited Costa Rica and instantly fell in love with its tropical surroundings and relaxed pace. Astonishing views all along the South Pacific Coast lead to this intimate and warm architectural jewel that combines Colonial and Native Costa Rican style. Each of the 25 non-smoking rooms is named for an angel, with 16 balconied or terraced rooms overlooking the pool and nine surrounded by topical jungle to facilitate wildlife sightings. Situated in the heart of a biodiversity hotspot, Cuna del Angel has a strong emphasis on sustainability, and offers both modern elegance and a rustic spirituality.
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 A unique adventure travel destination: lush, green vegetation as far as the eye can see, with leaves as big as elephant ears. Jade colored water. Toucans, monkeys, iguanas, dolphins, majestic blue butterflies – all are here at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge, in Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica. This unique Costa Rica eco lodge is sensitively designed with the environment and constructed from naturally fallen trees, recycled materials and harnesses the natural energy from the sun to provide electricity. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge embraces conservation and harmony with nature, and offers a perfect blend of comfort with environmental preservation.
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